“Unworking: The Reinvention of the Modern Office” and Personalizing the Employee Experience

Philip Ross is a speaker, author, futurist, and advisor on the new world of work. He is the founder and CEO of both UnGroup (UnWork, WORKTECH & WORKTECH Academy) and Cordless Group where he is passionate about exploring the future workplace. Recorded in Melbourne, Australia, Mike Petrusky asks Philip about the role of the FM … Continue reading "“Unworking: The Reinvention of the Modern Office” and Personalizing the Employee Experience"

May 2, 2023

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with Philip Ross of UnGroup & Cordless Group
May 2, 2023

“Unworking: The Reinvention of the Modern Office” and Personalizing the Employee Experience

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Philip Ross is a speaker, author, futurist, and advisor on the new world of work. He is the founder and CEO of both UnGroup (UnWork, WORKTECH & WORKTECH Academy) and Cordless Group where he is passionate about exploring the future workplace. Recorded in Melbourne, Australia, Mike Petrusky asks Philip about the role of the FM as we look toward a future of hybrid or virtual offices and whether it is time to rethink the very nature and design of the workplace. They explore topics addressed in Philip’s book “Unworking: The Reinvention of the Modern Office” and discuss how technology, human behavior and workplace strategy will intersect in the future of work. Mike and Philip discover a kinship through Australian music and seek to offer inspiration that will help you to be a workplace innovator in your organization!

Connect with Philip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordless/

Learn more UnWork: https://www.unwork.com/

Get the book “Unworking: The Reinvention of the Modern Office”: https://www.amazon.com/Unworking-Reinvention-Modern-Jeremy-Myerson/dp/1789146682

Find out about upcoming WORKTECH events: https://worktechevents.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/


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As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.

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